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Extend the trend: Battle of the blender

By Abby Wisecarver | December 12, 2018

We all have different ways of applying makeup, and makeup applicators come in all different forms and at different costs; however, the foundation is a key step in the makeup process and can either make or break a look.Most people today use a beauty sponge,...

Extend the Trend: Three Fall Makeup Trends

By Abby Wisecarver | October 10, 2018

Out with the bright lipsticks and in with the gold eyeshadows! There are bound to be many makeup trends that come with the changing of the season. Where beauty is concerned, makeup is constantly evolving. Here are three new trends that seem to be making...

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An Inside Dupe: Face Makeup

By Abby Wisecarver | March 6, 2018

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Extend the Trend: Fake Freckles

Extend the Trend: Fake Freckles

By Abby Wisecarver | March 4, 2018

Around 4 to 5 percent of the world’s population is born with freckles, which is a small amount, according to Foreo. This small percentage explains why “fake freckles” have become super popular, but it does come across as deceiving.

Some women born with freckles have been attempting to cover them up for years, but now freckles have been adopted into the beauty community. Gaining popularity in 2015, fake freckles have skyrocketed and are now trending throughout the fashion world.

“As a person who has freckles, I hate this trend,” said Hannah Muntz, freshman elementary education major. “I went so many years of my life hating the dots on my face and now they are popular? No, I do not like it and will be happy when it finally dies down.”

I know what it’s like to look in the mirror and hate what I see, even if I can’t change it. But freckles are much more than randomized dots on your face, they add charm and character to every freckled-skinned individual.

If adding something small to your face makes you feel better and more confident, then why the heck not? Makeup has no rules and is something you can use to demonstrate creative expression. Pull out your eyeliner and get to dotting! Fake freckles are here to stay and everyone should be able to change their appearance and do whatever they want to.

Style Section: Spring Beauty Picks

By Northern Star staff | April 6, 2015

Spring weather means fresh faces, glowing skin and pretty pastels.Check out our favorite beauty products for spring. Natural beauty by niunorthernstar featuring a facial mask Facial mask / Sephora collection eyeshadow / Tinted moisturizer, $68 / Lips...

Makeup a form of art

Makeup a form of art

By Jeanette Fritz | January 22, 2014

On an average day, I will spend the better half of 30 minutes perfecting my winged eyeliner and making sure my blush looks like baked apricot instead of Bozo the Clown, but by no means am I doing this for some boy.Back in December, I came across a Tumblr...

Real men can wear makeup

By Hayley Devitt | April 23, 2013

It rubs the tinted moisturizer on its skin or else it gets the hose again. Fans of pop punk bands circa 2005 are undoubtedly familiar with the phenomenon of “guyliner,” but what about average guys wearing makeup for their everyday existence? Typically,...

Sycamore residents Amy Munro (right), 42, and daughters Whitney
(center), 16, and Kailey (left),14, browse for Halloween costumes
at Party City, 2350 Sycamore Road, Wednesday night.

Students still have a variety of options for Halloween costume supply stops

By Linze Griebenow | October 26, 2011

Whether you're a crafty genius or a Halloween classic with your costume this year, finding a store with all the right accessories is a must. For the Crafty Genius: Where: Goodwill, 1037 S. Annie Glidden Road                        ...

This fall, keep it classy

This fall, keep it classy

By Melissa McKenna | September 26, 2011

When piecing together a perfect ensemble, a true fashionista will always know that it's not solely the clothes that complete the outfit. No, a statement outfit is created by small details merging together to create a bigger vision. When it comes to makeup,...